A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY COOKWARES

Abstract

In today’s 24 x 7 world, all the aspects of life are changed & because of change in lifestyle. All life-style disorders like hypertension, obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease are also very common in this era. Ahara, nidra & Brahmcharya are three pillars of life Along with Ashtoatiaravidhivisheshayatan, the effects of different types of containers on the foods are also mentioned in Ayurveda. Different cultures have different techniques of cooking food. In modern civilization stainless steel & non-stick cookware are very popular. But fumes coming from the coating of non-stick cookware are very hazardous to health. It may cause infertility in women, pituitary disorder & many developmental & reproductive problems. As clay is a natural element, cooking in a clay pot is very easy, cheaper, fuel saving method of cooking. Clay pot also retains natural flavor& nutrition of food.